Traditional Shotokan Karate in Sunderland, UK

The Dojo-Kun is the oath of the karate-ka. Even today, it is recited every lesson.

HITOTSU JIKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMURU KOTO
(One! To Strive For The Perfection Of Character)

HITOTSU MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO
(One! To Defend The Path Of Truth)

HITOTSU DORYOKU NO SEISHIN O YASHINAU KOTO
(One! To Foster The Spirit Of Effort)

HITOTSU REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO
(One! To Honour The Principles Of Etiquette)

HITOTSU KEKKI NO IMASHIMURU KOTO
(One! To Guard Against Impetuous Courage)

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